xerophthalmus

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Noun1.xerophthalmus - abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
conjunctivitis arida, xeroma, xerophthalmia
dryness, waterlessness, xerotes - the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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